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Definition of dwarf boa
dwarf boa
Plural:dwarf boas
• noun
1
Any of several species of small, non-venomous constrictor snakes belonging primarily to the families Tropidophiidae or Ungaliophiidae, native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, characterized by their miniature size compared to typical boas.
Example
"During our night hike in the tropical rainforest, the guide spotted a dwarf boa resting on a low branch."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dwarf boa. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dwarf%20boa